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"I speak English" is a phrase which is often translated as "hablo inglés", and "yes" is an interjection which is often translated as "sí". Learn more about the difference between "I speak English" and "yes" below.
I speak English(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. hablo inglés
What languages do you speak? - I speak English, German, and Spanish.¿Qué idiomas hablas? - Hablo inglés, alemán y español.
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yes(
yehs
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An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
adverb
a.
Do you want coffee? - Yes, but just a little bit.¿Quieres café? - Sí, pero solo un poquito.
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
interjection
a.
Yes! I knew I was right!¡Sí! ¡Sabía que tenía razón!
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
noun
a. el sí
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(M)
Vote "yes" to the construction of the new school.Vota "sí" para la construcción de la nueva escuela.
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